2008’s Recession Hitting Where it Hurts: 2017’s Christmas Trees

December 2, 2017

The National Tree Association wants to warn tree buyers that the Christmas tree supply this year may tighten as the holiday gets closer. During the 2008 recession, many tree farms closed or underplanted. Christmas trees take an average of ten years to reach an ideal height, so this year and next will present a challenge to fans of the festive foliage.